Hardhide Ponchatoula Strawberry Flavored Whiskey
The Data
Category Whiskey
Sub-Category Flavored Whiskey
Origin New Orleans, LA
Retail Price $32.99
ABV 43%
Score 4 Stars/Exceptional!
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, medium burnt orange color.
Aromatics
Unlike most flavored Whiskies, Hardhide brings the Whiskey as it's the first scent to catch the nose followed by ripe red berries and a touch of honey.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet Whiskey-focused core with waves of strawberry, lemon zest, and honey.
Intensity & Texture
Full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with waves of Whiskey and fruit offered with the proper dose of sweetness.
Cool Factor
It's so nice to sip a flavored Whiskey that actually tastes like Whiskey! So many in the category fail to honor the base spirit but Hardhide delivers true Whiskey flavor and character.
Value Grade
Selling at under $35 a bottle Hardhide is ready to be your only — or one of just a few — flavored Whiskies in your bar.
Analysis
Hardhide is a fantastic new product that must be tried to be believed and loved. Today the market is filled with flavored Whiskies and let's be honest — most of them are rather uninspired. Most flavored whiskey has completely forgotten about the Whiskey and Hardhide is a shining example of a Whiskey-forward flavored spirit. The lovely base of aged wheat and American light whiskies is perfectly flavored with Cocktail & Son’s Strawberry and Lemon Syrup and fresh strawberries from Johndales Farm in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. It's bottled at 86 proof to further let the whiskey flourish. Hardhide takes its name from Hardhide the gator who is the mascot of the town of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. She's the decedent of the original Hardhide who reigned over downtown Ponchatoula since 1975.
How to Enjoy
Drink over ice or in cocktails. Hardhide pairs well with everything from sodas and juices to bold Liqueurs.